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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
In movies and on TV, viewers repeatedly encounter those with extraordinary minds who glance once at a page, a room or a face – and later recreate every detail with surgical precision.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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In the 18th century, whisky began to be legally sold—the first glimpses of today’s modern industry.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Bob’s grandfather peered through the fence at League Park to catch a glimpse of Game 1 of the 1920 World Series.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Conversations bounce between English and Spanish.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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After a childhood bouncing from one abusive foster home to the next, the two have settled into a life together where sisterhood always comes first.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As the sun began to peek over the hillside, offering a merciful burst of warmth, Alonso Abugattas called this year’s Trillium Trek to order.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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The design leans futuristic, even, as the light bulbs peek from under Space Age domes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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From lush velvet upholstery to intricate marquetry to gleaming brass fixtures, each sleeping carriage—including an exclusive carriage-long L’Observatoire designed by French artist and photographer JR that launched in 2025—is packed with immersive details that send travelers back in time.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
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His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Noun
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This time around, Swift paired her yellow look with Aquazzura twist leather sandals in beige, which retail for $835.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Topline Mild northern lights activity this week is slated to continue Saturday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which forecast areas within eight states could get a look at the natural phenomenon.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Kay, meanwhile, rebounded after a first inning filled with traffic — two singles and hitting a batter with a pitch — to top his previous career high of 5 2/3 innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Lions will look to rebound from a 9-8 record and a last-place finish in the NFC North.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Archival black-and-white photos tracing the history of sculpture—both works that inspired Brancusi along with those influenced by him—flash on the screen before the music picks back up.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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That means that the only official Cocteau Twins live release skips right over the most revered period of the band’s history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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